#10

Mirrors is kind of narcissistic if you analyze it literally, now that I think about it, but still... Anyway, I'm going to go with the belief that this is a song about Justin & Jessica and the idea of two halves of the same whole, yada yada.

Bonus: This is a rare song which is better with the video--and not just because of the crazy dancing at the end.

I'm conflicted. What do you do when Justin Timberlake encourages you to dance, dance? I mean, you'll never be able to match JT's moves, so that's a lot of pressure. However, I suspect that Justin also doesn't judge bad dancing, as long as you're feelingthe music or what have you.

#8

Cause I'm in love with that girlSo don't be mad at meCause I'm in love with that girlSo don't be mad at meSo what if you're from the other side of the tracks, so what if the world don't think we matchI'll put it down like my love's on wax, guess whatI'm in love with that girlAnd she told me, she's in love with me

I'm usually pretty good with deciphering metaphors, but I had to take to the Google to figure out what love on wax is--which kind of made me feel like a bonehead. Love on wax: like a candle, with a burning flame. (I love the old schoolness of this song, incidentally.)

Bonus: Wrong side of the tracks romance. *sa-woon*

#7

20,000 leagues away, catch up to you on the same dayTravel at the speed of light, thinking the same thoughts at the same timeHeartbeat set at steady pace, I’ll let the rhythm show me the wayNo one can find us here, fade out and disappear

There's some funny math happening here. I'm pretty sure that you can travel more than 20,000 leagues in a single day if you're traveling at the speed of light.

Bonus: Jules Verne reference!

#6

Now that I know the truth, what am I suppose to do?Changing up and breaking all my rules ever since we metI'm so gone, I'm so gone, I'm so goneJust like the movie shoot, I'm zooming in on youEverything extra in the background, just fades into the setAs we ride off in the sun

At least one good thing came out of Justin's foray into movies--a movie camera simile. Oh, who I am kidding? I will admit to having watched and enjoyed the following Justin Timberlake movies: The Social Network, In Time and the one about baseball.)

#5

Are you comfortable?Are you comfortable?Are you comfortable?There, there right thereThere, there right thereThere, there right thereLet the groove get in youLet the groove get in youLet the groove get in you

This hook looks so strong when it's written out, but if you listen to the song, it's ridiculously catchy.

#4

We can't take an airplaneWhere we're going is way too highGoing where the day sky turns into nightI got the windows special tinted for the stars that get too brightAnd I saved you a seat, so let's ride

I love every single word in this song. Remember all the oldies that involved taking one's best gal on a rocketship into outerspace? I love those songs and JT's interpretation is such an awesome blend of old school and new pop. As a result, this is the lone song with two--yes, two!--entries in this extremely official top ten list.

Bonus: "Space lover cocoon." (!!!)

#2

If you’d be strawberry bubblegumThen I’d be your blueberry lollipopLittle girl won’t you be my strawberry bubblegumThen I’d be your blueberry lollipopAnd then I’d love you ‘til I’ll make you pop

Love is a drug; an old metaphor, but it's a reliable one. This song is my new jam: Swoon CIty, USA.

Bonus: Jelly bean used in a rhyme.

How do you feel about my rankings? In a controversial move, I completely omitted any lines from Suit & Tie (which is actually my second least favorite song on the album, which is strange, since I also love Jay-Z)--no lyrics stand out to me as particularly memorable, amusing and/or swoonworthy.

Sarah is a digital geek, tater tot enthusiast, sports fan, book dork, and advocate for drinking sparkling wine while taking a bubble bath. By day, she runs a boutique digital communications company in Portland, Oregon, by night she's a certified Netflix Enthusiast and wrangler of a crazy Australian Shepherd. She also happens to be the proprietress of Clear Eyes, Full Shelves.

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Sarah is a digital geek, tater tot enthusiast, sports fan, book dork, and advocate for drinking sparkling wine while taking a bubble bath. By day, she runs a boutique digital communications company in Portland, Oregon, by night she's a certified Netflix Enthusiast and wrangler of a crazy Australian Shepherd. She also happens to be the proprietress of Clear Eyes, Full Shelves.